County Manager's Office
PBS shines a spotlight on caregiving
The Johnson County Area Agency on Aging was prominently featured in recent regional conversations about caregiving and the critical need to support caregivers.
Digitizing old photos in a life story
There’s nothing quite like looking through old family photos. They bring to life memories and stories we may have long forgotten about. It’s like taking a walk down memory lane, and it’s a fantastic way to reconnect with our past.
JCDS seeks Shared Living partners
Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in your community while enjoying the comforts of home? Becoming a Shared Living contractor for Johnson County Developmental Supports might be the perfect opportunity for you.
Museum exhibit showcases weddings
The Johnson County Museum’s newest exhibition, “The White Wedding: A New Postwar Tradition,” offers a glimpse into the rise of the “white wedding” tradition post-World War II, an era when love, prosperity and consumer culture came together to create a new vision of the American wedding.
Geocaching fun scheduled July 11
A geocaching event features family fun as a team in finding hidden geocaches at Meadowbrook Park, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, with prizes at the end.
Recycling paint for a second use
Since 1993 Johnson County residents have been dropping off paint, yard chemicals, cleaners and much more to be safely disposed of at the Johnson County Household Hazardous Waste facility operated by the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment.
Fiber first: A simple key to healthy aging
Before I can dive into why fiber is so essential for healthy aging, we must talk about what fiber is. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. It is found naturally in our plant foods: vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes. You can also find manufactured forms added to pills, powders and foods.